1. Strategies from Kylene Beers in When Kids Can’t Read.

2. Introduction Children learn their first 5,000-6,000 words from family and friends Lists of words and memorizing definitions are not effective ways for vocabulary development Language is built through associations Gunning, T.G. (2010). Creating literacy instruction: For all students. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

4. Mark My Words Bookmarks Name__________ Book Title_______________ Word___________ Pg. #___________ Definition: Word___________ Pg. #___________ Definition: Word___________ Pg. #___________ Definition: 1. Students identify interesting or unusual words in the context of their reading. 2. Discuss words as a class. Use during week!

5. Graphic Organizers Word Organizers Word: What it is… What it is not… Examples: Practice:___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

6. Word Logographic Cues Front side of Index Card Back side of Index Card Word Picture/Symbol and Definition Haunted - stressed, scared

7. Read Alouds

8. Brainstorm: 1. Scheduling 2. Management 3. Challenges 4. Commitments